Freight Conductor demographics and statistics in the US
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Freight Conductor demographics by:
Freight Conductor gender statistics
3.3% of freight conductors are women and 96.7% of freight conductors are men.
- Male, 96.7%
- Female, 3.3%
Freight Conductor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.7% |
| Female | 3.3% |
Freight Conductor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$55,054
Female Income
$54,893
Freight Conductor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in freight conductor positions over time. Currently, 3.3% of freight conductors are female.
Freight Conductor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2011 | 96.82% | 3.18% |
| 2012 | 97.73% | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 97.40% | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 97.71% | 2.29% |
| 2015 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 97.11% | 2.89% |
| 2017 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
| 2018 | 96.97% | 3.03% |
| 2019 | 96.81% | 3.19% |
| 2020 | 97.88% | 2.12% |
| 2021 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
Freight Conductor related jobs gender ratio
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freight Conductor | 97% | 3% |
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Freight Conductor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among freight conductors is White, which makes up 71.1% of all freight conductors. Comparatively, 11.0% of freight conductors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of freight conductors are Black or African American.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Freight Conductor Race
| Freight Conductor Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Freight Conductor race and ethnicity over time
See how freight conductor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Freight Conductor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.56% | 14.69% | 0.68% | 7.19% |
| 2011 | 75.28% | 12.84% | 0.61% | 8.71% |
| 2012 | 76.37% | 12.72% | 0.45% | 9.07% |
| 2013 | 75.23% | 12.19% | 0.76% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 12.62% | 1.08% | 9.56% |
| 2015 | 77.89% | 10.35% | 0.24% | 8.95% |
| 2016 | 74.72% | 12.38% | 0.99% | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 73.90% | 13.08% | 0.82% | 9.51% |
| 2018 | 73.46% | 13.43% | 1.16% | 10.94% |
| 2019 | 72.33% | 11.54% | 0.60% | 12.33% |
| 2020 | 67.09% | 14.36% | 0.58% | 12.74% |
| 2021 | 71.12% | 10.14% | 2.02% | 11.00% |
Freight Conductor wage gap by race
According to our data, white freight conductors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino freight conductors have the lowest average salary at $53,659.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,201 |
| White | $58,775 |
| Black or African American | $53,725 |
| Asian | $55,074 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,659 |
Average freight conductor age
See how the average age of freight conductors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Freight Conductor age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 46 | |
| Black or African American | 46 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Freight Conductor age breakdown
The average age of freight conductors is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the freight conductor population.
Freight Conductor age breakdown
| Freight Conductor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Freight Conductor educational attainment
The most common degree for freight conductors is bachelor's degree, with 35% of freight conductors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Freight Conductors by degree level
| Freight Conductor Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Freight Conductor employment statistics
Company size where freight conductors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where freight conductors work.
Freight Conductor jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 3% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Freight Conductor turnover and employment statistics
Freight Conductor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for freight conductors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Freight Conductor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Freight Conductor Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 2.10% |
| 2012 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 3.59% |
| 2017 | 2.53% |
| 2018 | 2.92% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 4.20% |
| 2021 | 7.18% |
Average freight conductor tenure
The average freight conductor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 956 freight conductors resumes in Zippia's database.
Freight Conductor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Freight Conductor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of freight conductors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Freight Conductor | 7.36% | - |
| Train Engineer | 8.64% | 21,639 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Similar freight conductor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Feeder | 5.16% | 695 |
| Train Engineer | 8.64% | 21,639 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 45,878 |
Foreign languages spoken by freight conductors
The most common foreign language among freight conductors is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 22.2% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 22.2%
- Portuguese, 11.1%
Freight Conductor languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 22.2% |
| Portuguese | 11.1% |
